- Additive methods for the preparation of metallic multimaterials, gradient, and functional materials
- Additive processing of metallic materials
- Applied theory of differential equations
- Design of functional material structures for sensorics and energy harvesting
- Development and application of models of plasticity with damage
- Development and computational analysis of brittle fracture of advanced "SMART" materials
- Development of tunable micro/nano-mechanical resonators
- Development of 4D Metamaterials
- Experimental and theoretical study of thermodynamic stability of multiphase alloys
- High entropy alloys prepared by powder metalurgy route
- Human comfort and health
- Magnetically active smart materials
- New technologies for fluid film lubrication systems
- Porous ceramic structures for bioapplications
- Processing and properties of advanced lead-free piezoceramics and composites
- Quantum-mechanical simulations of multiferroic materials
- Soft matter body interfaces (eye, fascia, skin)
- Space tribology and lubrication of vacuum systems
- Superlubricity of synovial joint and cartilage substitutes
- Surface modifications and advanced functional biomaterials
- Transparent ceramics with functional properties